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GJ02 ZLV

2002 Mitsubishi Colt

Red Petrol 1298cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,057 mi
Last recorded109,057 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2002 Mitsubishi Colt58,367 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ02 ZLV
MakeMitsubishi
ModelColt
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,298cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 109,057 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2022 104,351 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 101,698 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2021 101,694 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2020 98,670 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 93,185 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush.... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 88,224 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2018 88,221 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 82,881 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 78,820 miles

engine management light on

Pass 24 Feb 2015 74,564 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 74,564 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 70,872 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

anti slip slightly worn

engine managemant's on

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2014 70,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

anti slip slightly worn

engine managemant's on

fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated

nearside rear tyre outer side wall slightly deteriorated

Pass 28 Feb 2013 66,574 miles

Engine warning light's on

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 60,738 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 60,735 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine managment light on

oil pitch on lower steering colume

Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,561 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 56,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 53,143 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 53,141 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light on

Pass 24 Feb 2009 49,188 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 49,186 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 42,584 miles

play 0f side and near side steering rack

Fail 22 Feb 2008 42,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

play 0f side and near side steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2007 36,568 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 30,891 miles

How Reliable is the Mitsubishi Colt?

Based on 950,325 MOT tests across 68,947 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
5,095
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
68,947
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 26,841
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25,645
Registration plate lamp not working 16,687
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 12,487
position lamp(s) not working 9,761
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GJ02 ZLV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt in Red with a 1,298cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Mitsubishi Colt models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.2% with a typical mileage of 58,367 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mitsubishi Colt fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 26,841 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ02 ZLV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mitsubishi Colt typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 24 years old, this Mitsubishi Colt is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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GJ02 ZLV is a 2002 Mitsubishi Colt, first registered on 27 March 2002.

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